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Latam Insights — Argentina’s Reserves Bleed, Central Bank of Brazil Would Be Able to Manipulate Digital Real in CBDC Pilot
18.7.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue, the Argentine central bank sheds yuan for dollars as its reserves bleed, the Central Bank of Brazil would be able to manipulate balances and block digital...
SEC’s Gary Gensler believes AI can strengthen its enforcement regime
18.7.2023
Gensler highlighted market surveillance and three other use cases in which the securities regulator staff could benefit from making greater use of AI
G20’s FSB Pushes for Global Crypto Regulations and Standards Aiming to Curb Crypto ‘Spillover’ Risks
17.7.2023
On Monday, the Financial Stability Board (FSB), a product of the G20 organization, unveiled its proposed guidelines for a global regulatory structure overseeing the operations of crypto assets. The international entity emphasizes that nations should confront the risks cryptocurrencies pose...
IMF Has Not Seen Specific Proposal on BRICS Currency
16.7.2023
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has not seen any specific proposal on a common BRICS currency. However, the IMF acknowledges the presence of “slow-moving trends” indicating shifts in the currency composition of reserves and trade. The Fund’s statement followed reports that...
Robert Kiyosaki’s Warnings: Giant Crash Incoming, End of US Dollar Approaching
16.7.2023
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has warned that a giant crash is coming, emphasizing that the end of fiat money, including the U.S. dollar, is near. Noting that the USD “will die,” he urged investors to buy gold, silver, and bitcoin. His warnings came as the BRICS economic bloc...
Experts Warn of Impending Recession in the US as Survey Reveals 59% Chance by July 2024
14.7.2023
A recently published survey by Bankrate reveals that there is a 3-in-5 likelihood of a recession occurring in the United States within the next year. Bankrate’s survey of economists firmly indicates that the chances of a recession taking place in the U.S. are greater than the chances of...
BIS Report Cites ‘Inherent Limitations’ of Cryptocurrencies; Questions Their Role in Global Economy
13.7.2023
The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has published a report on cryptocurrencies and explains that the technology has serious “flaws.” BIS researchers insist that permissionless blockchains have “inherent limitations” that lead to network congestion and high fees. BIS Report: ‘Crypto Has...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: Bitcoin Consolidates Below $31,000, as Traders Digest Recent Economic Data
13.7.2023
Bitcoin retreated from recent gains on Thursday, as traders were unable to sustain a breakout of a key resistance level. Market volatility has risen following yesterday’s U.S. inflation report, which dropped to a two-year low. Ethereum was marginally lower, slipping below $1,900. Bitcoin...
India Poised to Leapfrog Major Economies, Becoming World’s Second-Largest by 2075, Goldman Sachs Report Predicts
11.7.2023
In a recent report, Goldman Sachs Research details that India is set to outpace Japan, Germany, and the U.S. to become the world’s second-largest economy by 2075. The financial institution’s researchers predict a dramatic expansion in India’s gross domestic product. Economic...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Remains Near $30,000, as Traders Prepare for Key US Economic Data
10.7.2023
After a recent slip, bitcoin moved back above $30,000 on Monday, ahead of a key week of U.S. economic data, with the headline being the inflation report. Inflation is expected to drop to 3.1% in June, which would be a nearly two-year low. Ethereum also slipped on Monday, remaining below $1,900....
Latam Insights — Bolivia Calls for De-Dollarization, Reserve Drops Fiat Services
10.7.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue, Bolivian President Luis Arce calls for de-dollarization at the Southern Common Market Summit, Reserve drops fiat services in Latam, and Argentina postpones...
World Gold Council’s Mid-Year Report: Gold Set for a Neutral Second Half Under Economic Uncertainty
9.7.2023
On July 6, 2023, the World Gold Council (WGC) released its 2023 Mid-Year Outlook, revealing that a “strong first half for gold is likely to give way to a more neutral H2.” According to WGC researchers and market strategists, central banks are “nearing the end of their...
Deflecting Blame — Bank of England Governor Bailey Accuses UK Retailers of Overcharging Customers
9.7.2023
After the Covid-19 pandemic, many people believe the implementation of extensive stimulus measures and quantitative easing (QE) policies resulted in an overwhelming surge of inflation that has burdened millions across the globe. While certain individuals attribute this economic turmoil to...
BRICS Bank Official Discusses Common Currency as Reports of Gold-Backed BRICS Currency Gain Attention
9.7.2023
The BRICS Bank’s vice president and chief financial officer has shed light on the economic bloc’s aspiration to develop a common BRICS currency. His remarks followed recent reports suggesting that Russia has confirmed the BRICS’ plan to introduce a gold-backed common currency, with...
Report: Zimbabwe Central Bank Begins Gold-Backed Digital Currency ‘Dry Run’
8.7.2023
According to a report, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has commenced trials, or the “dry run” test, for the viability of launching a gold-backed digital currency. Nelson Mupunga, the director of economic research at the central bank, reportedly said the digital currency will act as...
Putin Warns of Increased Financial Crisis Risk — Says Russia Is Being Subjected to Hybrid War
7.7.2023
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has warned of increased “risks of a new global economic and financial crisis against the backdrop of an uncontrolled debt accumulation by developed countries.” He added that Russia is “being subjected to a hybrid war, with illegitimate anti-Russian sanctions that...
Peter Schiff: The Fed Has Lost Inflation Fight — ‘Markets Just Haven’t Figured That out Yet’
7.7.2023
Economist Peter Schiff has warned that the Federal Reserve has lost and inflation is about to get worse. “The markets just haven’t figured that out yet,” he cautioned, emphasizing that “We continue to get a lot of weak economic data.” ‘The Fed Has Lost’ Economist and gold bug Peter...
Crypto Catalyst Watch: FOMC Minutes, Jobs Numbers Lead Busy Slate of Economic Releases
5.7.2023
In addition, the national ISM manufacturing survey, released during the long July 4 weekend, fell to its weakest level since May 2020
The High Rate Environment — Bank of America Faces Paper Losses Exceeding $100 Billion
4.7.2023
Following the aftermath of the United States’ three major bank collapses, several market observers argue that the banking crisis in the country persists. Bank of America has recently garnered significant attention, with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) reporting that...
‘Bidenomics’ Agenda Struggles to Gain Support as Joe Biden’s Approval Ratings Plummet
4.7.2023
Over the past week, U.S. president Joe Biden has been engaged in discussions regarding his economic agenda, commonly referred to as “Bidenomics,” with the aim of establishing a strong groundwork for his 2024 reelection campaign. Emphasizing the potential to revive the cherished...